Media Advisory Archive

Media Advisory: U.S. News & World Report ranks WFU 27th

September 9, 2015  |   Media Advisory

U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 Best Colleges guide ranked Wake Forest University 27th among 280 national universities. Wake Forest has been ranked in the top 30 in the national universities category for 20 consecutive years and was also 27th in last year’s guide. “We […]

Media Advisory: Addition of Biden to political field likened to grocery store aisle: Too many choices

September 3, 2015  |   Faculty, Media Advisory

Allan Louden, an expert on political campaigns and debates, can talk about the impact of a presidential run by Vice President Joe Biden. How does a Biden run affect the campaign overall? “Choice is always attractive, until it is time to choose. With so many […]

Media Advisory: Wake Forest researchers awarded $3.9 million to study moral superstars

August 31, 2015  |   Media Advisory

While much national media attention focuses on the moral failures of people in the public spotlight, a team of researchers at Wake Forest University is searching for moral superstars. A $3.9 million grant from the Templeton Religion Trust will fund The Beacon Project, a three-year […]

Media Advisory: $3.9 million grant supports search for moral superstars

August 31, 2015  |   Media Advisory

While much national media attention focuses on the moral failures of people in the public spotlight, a team of researchers at Wake Forest University is searching for moral superstars. A $3.9 million grant from the Templeton Religion Trust will fund The Beacon Project, a three-year […]

Media Advisory: Wake Forest celebrates wellbeing with campus-wide festival

August 25, 2015  |   Media Advisory

On Aug. 25, Wake Forest University will demonstrate its commitment to wellbeing with a campus-wide event called “Arrive and Thrive” for faculty, staff and students. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Manchester Plaza, the event will feature dozens of fun and thought-provoking activities designed to inform and inspire […]

Media Advisory: WFU hosts panel on the Confederate flag

August 24, 2015  |   Media Advisory

The Pro Humanitate Institute at Wake Forest University will host a panel discussion called “The Flag: Navigating Southern Identity, Race and Symbolism” on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 6-7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The panel will include: Katon Dawson – Dawson was first elected Chairman of […]

Media Advisory: Aquatic hunger games: Archerfish spit the distance for food

August 19, 2015  |   Faculty, Media Advisory, Research, Student

Move over, Katniss Everdeen. For archerfish, the odds are ever in their favor, according to new research from Wake Forest University. The sharp-shooting fishes’ ability to spit water to hit food targets have been well documented, but a new study published online in the journal […]

Media Advisory: Wake Forest to welcome class of 2019

August 14, 2015  |   Media Advisory

Nearly 1,300 first-year students will move into Wake Forest residence halls on Friday, Aug. 21. Students begin moving into their rooms on the south side of campus at 8 a.m. Follow the excitement of move-in, the joy of learning new traditions and the pride of students, parents, faculty […]

Media Advisory: Republican debates, Wake Forest experts available

July 31, 2015  |   Media Advisory

The first Republican presidential debate on Aug. 6 will give the field of GOP candidates a forum to share their views. Wake Forest University faculty experts are available to comment on the “Trump phenomenon,” evangelical voters, the candidates’ objectives, and many other related topics. GOP debates should […]

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Media Advisory: Wake Forest University names Reynolda House Executive Director Allison Perkins new Associate Provost for Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens

July 7, 2015  |   Media Advisory, Staff, University Announcement

In a move that re-unifies management of two important historic properties, Wake Forest University has named Allison C. Perkins associate provost for Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens effective August 1, 2015. Perkins has been executive director of Reynolda House Museum of American Art since July […]